Comparison

NPTShotTimer vs DryfireX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NPTShotTimer

Features
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Turn your iPhone to Pro Shot Timer and connect to Bluetooth Stop Plate By Maker Robotics

About

DryfireX

This app uses your device's microphone to precisely time your firearm draw and trigger click for realistic at-home training. It offers instant statistics, detailed history tracking, and customizable sound calibration for accurate reaction timing.

Highlights
  • Audio-based shot timing
  • Draw and trigger click detection
  • Accurate reaction time measurement
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Sound and sensitivity calibration
  • Real-time visual and audio feedback
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DryFire: Precision Timing for Dry Practice DryFire is your personal dry-fire shot timer, built for speed, realism, and total control. Whether you’re a competitive shooter or focused on safe at-home training, DryFire uses your device’s microphone to time your draw and trigger click with precision — no hardware needed. How It Works • Audio-Based Detection: The timer starts after the beep ends — just like real competition shot timers. • Two-Sound System: Capture your draw and trigger click sounds to measure total reaction time. • Accurate Reaction Timing: Your performance is measured to the hundredth of a second. • Calibration Tools: Tune draw and trigger sensitivity for different guns and environments. • Real-Time Feedback: Visual timers, animations, and audio feedback keep you in the zone. Track Your Progress • Instant Stats: See your best and average times after every run. • Detailed History: Review each run with time and date. • Standard Deviation: Track consistency and improve your draw discipline. Fully Customizable • Sound Calibration: Train the app to recognize your gear and dry-fire click. • Sensitivity Sliders: Adapt detection to your unique environment. • Introduction Slides: Learn the system in minutes with an onboarding walkthrough. Safe. Smart. Effective. • Practice without ammo. Anywhere, anytime. • Requires a quiet space and two distinct dryfire sounds (draw + trigger click). • Designed for maximum safety — always confirm your firearm is unloaded. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure training. Download DryFire and start sharpening your edge.

Screenshots

NPTShotTimer2 screens
DryfireX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NPTShotTimer at every 2 days against DryfireX's every 3 months. NPTShotTimer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NPTShotTimer ships an update every 2 days, DryfireX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NPTShotTimer versus DryfireX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNPTShotTimerDryfireX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaker Robotics Co.,Ltd.Petter Staveland

In-app purchases

None

NPTShotTimer

No in-app purchases

None

DryfireX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NPTShotTimer free?
NPTShotTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DryfireX free?
DryfireX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NPTShotTimer or DryfireX have ads?
Neither NPTShotTimer nor DryfireX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NPTShotTimer or DryfireX?
NPTShotTimer ships an update every 2 days, and DryfireX every 3 months. Most recently, NPTShotTimer was updated on September 4, 2026 and DryfireX on September 10, 2026.

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